Recessed Window Card

[nancine]

I found this http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resou ... ssedwindow tutorial on SCS and thought it would be fun to make my BIL's retirement card following it.

I used Academy paper, Concrete Jungle stamp and Basic Grey designer paper.

Today was his last day - he just turned 49! 30 years as a union Iron Worker. I think he's going to stay home and be a house husband now

[azemigh]

Very cool card! And thanks for the link.

[Debbie J]

Great card--what an accomplishment!!

[ChristyB]

that came out great. I like your paper choices.

[djenns]

I saw that on SCS, but haven't had a chance to try it....Your card is great....think I'll get that out and try.
Diana

[bethrich]

Cute, Nancy. That chair is the perfect touch!

[julierealtor]

I love this card! I would have never thought to use this stamp for a retirement...

[pamcook]

Great card - I love the paper combination and the stamp is perfect.

[jfugina]

Very very cool! And adaptable to any size - love it love it love it!

Question - do you think the extra depth would cause trouble if you tried to send it through the mail? I'm guessing it might get a bit mushed if it went through a canceling machine, but you could request that it be hand canceled I suppose. I also wonder if the added thickness might cause it to require extra postage. Anyone know the answer? Most of my cards are mailed, rather than hand-delivered, so I was wondering how this one might work with postage.

Thanks for sharing the tutorial! I'm definitely going to try this one.

[Jenni Benni]

I just love that chair. Great card.

[nancine]

Julie,
I'm not sure if it got smooshed in the mail* - but didn't require extra postage. They can be 1/4" thick and it was under that.

*My sister & BIL aren't the best at letting me know these things lol